Alert Diver Category: Dive Slate

Coral restoration projects are currently underway in the Florida Keys to help rebuild these reefs from the ground up. Coral nurseries off the coast of Florida, grow and later transfer corals.

Cristina Mittermeier has been recognized as a Sony Artisan of Imagery, one of Outdoor Photographer magazine’s 40 Most Influential Nature Photographers and a recipient of the Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Conservation Photographer of the Year award.

In the six years Neha Mani has been diving, she has seen a notable difference in coral reef vitality as a result of climate change. Coral skeletons on the powdery sand of the seafloor haunt the living coral with their cautionary tale. Numerous factors contribute to coral bleaching, but we know it is an extension of our changing climate. The steps we take to protect the reefs have broader benefits beyond just the coral. Through our conscious efforts to protect our oceans, we can hopefully pave a path to environmental recovery.

DAN member Georgienne Bradley shares her stories concerning diving and why she is a DAN member. Read more.

Much of the world’s oceans remain largely unexplored, but thanks to advancements in technology, researchers and scientists are making progress and gaining a better understanding of the oceans.

Spearfishing and community outreach became the background for the nonprofit organization Diving for a Cause. Through spearfishing, deserving organizations and people receive ethically sourced fish. Learn more about this spearfishing initiative.

DAN member, photographer and cinematographer Bob Talbot discusses why he is a member and how he became fascinated with the underwater world.

Submerged hotels or restaurants provide individuals with incredibly unique experiences. Underwater tourism connects people with marine life and is an enterprising investment.

DAMSL is a free educational resource for students, educators and divers to learn more about the marine world. Learn more about DAMSL.

DAN member Dr. Kathryn Sullivan has been deep underwater and deep in outer space. She was the first woman to walk in space. Read more about Sullivan and why she’s a DAN member.